Bros Book Club
by Nerdy Ernie
Just a couple of bros talkin’ books. Hosted by Nerdy Ernie and Ryan ”All” Capps, with the occasional appearance from George (Ernie’s attention-loving golden retriever). On this podcast, the bros will nerd out over their favorite authors, ranging from literary giants like Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, or Jorge Luis Borges; to contemporary, can't-miss bestsellers like Rebecca Roanhorse, Fonda Lee, or Pierce Brown.If you've sensed a pattern, you're probably spot on: we like our science fiction, and we love our epic fantasy. No genre is off-limits however, and you might find a Cormac McCarthy here on occasion or a Keigo Higashino; our palate has a wide range of tastes, and we hope to share as much as we can of it with other bros who love books or are learning to love reading!
Episodes
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016: Good Old Neon by David Foster Wallace
The bros discuss Good Old Neon, the brilliant short story written by David Foster Wallace.
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015: Dune Part 2
With Dune Part 2 out, the bros return to the world of Arrakis and finish their discussion on Frank Herbert's Dune, as well as its now complete adaptation from Denis Villeneuve. If you missed our first episode on Dune, check out our first discussion where we'll cover more of the book, as well as…
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014: The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
The bros (along with our first Honorary Bro) discuss The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive. Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly...
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013: The Road by Cormac McCarthy
The bros discuss Cormac McCarthy's Pulitzer Prize winning novel, The Road.
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012: Forlesen by Gene Wolfe
The bros discuss the short story Forlesen by Gene Wolfe, and contemplate the absurdity of corporate America.
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011: Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy
The Bros Meridian episode is here. The bros sit down with Nerdy Ernie to discuss Cormac McCarthy's masterpiece, Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West
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010: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 5: Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote; The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim; Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
The bros discuss three Jorge Luis Borges short stories: Pierre Menard, Author of the Quixote The Approach to Al-Mu'tasim Tlon, Uqbar, Orbis Tertius
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009: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 4: The Circular Ruins; The Lottery in Babylon
This is Fourges! Our 4th episode on the great Jorge Luis Borges. Ryan and Ernie discuss two more short stories from the master: The Circular Ruins and The Lottery in Babylon. The Circular Ruins - 1:19 The Lottery in Babylon - 39:20 Follow us on Twitter @nerdy3rnie @RyanConCapps
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008: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 3: The Garden of Forking Paths; A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain
The bros continue their Borges education with two more short stories written by the grandmaster: The Garden of Forking Paths; and A Survey of the Works of Herbert Quain
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007: Dune by Frank Herbert
The bros of BBC talk Dune by Frank Herbert; the novel, the movie, and the series as a whole. NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE directed by Denis Villeneuve, starring Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Jason Momoa, Rebecca Ferguson, Oscar Isaac, Josh Brolin, Stellan Skarsgård, Dave Bautista, David Dastmalchian,...
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006: Jorge Luis Borges, Part 2: Funes, His Memorious; The Shape of the Sword
Ryan All Capps and Nerdy Ernie discuss two Jorge Luis Borges short stories: Funes, His Memorious and The Shape of the Sword. This episode is also dedicated to Coach Buddy Capps. If you'd like to make a donation in his name, please visit the Fellowship of Christian Athletes at...
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005: Red Rising by Pierce Brown
Nerdy Ernie and the Bros discuss Red Rising, the first book in the Red Rising series written by Pierce Brown.
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004: The Library of Babel by Jorge Luis Borges
Ryan and Ernie begin the Posh Reading series of the podcast with Jorge Luis Borges. They discuss the concept of infinity, the spectrum of reading "popcorn entertainment" novels versus dense literary works and why more bros should read on both ends of the spectrum, as well as the meaning of life.…
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003: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms by George RR Martin
Nerdy Ernie sits down with a panel of bros to discuss George RR Martin's collection of prequel novellas, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, set around 100 years before the events of A Game of Thrones.
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002: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
The Bros discuss Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. Unfortunately there are no George cameos in this one. Non-spoilers: 0:30 Spoilers: 14:10
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001: Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey (The Expanse, Book 1)
Ryan "All" Capps and I discuss Book 1 in the Expanse Series, Leviathan Wakes, by James SA Corey. This is a spoiler-free and spoiler-filled review. Spoilers - 46:30 George Sightings - 1:03:37 , 1:10:33 , 1:25:08
About this show
Just a couple of bros talkin’ books. Hosted by Nerdy Ernie and Ryan ”All” Capps, with the occasional appearance from George (Ernie’s attention-loving golden retriever). On this podcast, the bros will nerd out over their favorite authors, ranging from literary giants like Gene Wolfe, Ursula K. Le Guin, or Jorge Luis Borges; to contemporary, can't-miss bestsellers like Rebecca Roanhorse, Fonda Lee, or Pierce Brown.If you've sensed a pattern, you're probably spot on: we like our science fiction, and we love our epic fantasy. No genre is off-limits however, and you might find a Cormac McCarthy here on occasion or a Keigo Higashino; our palate has a wide range of tastes, and we hope to share as much as we can of it with other bros who love books or are learning to love reading!
Hosted by
Nerdy Ernie